On today's episode, Dennis talks with retired Captain, Licensed Clinician and Co-founder of Blue Wives Matter, Rob Sweaza. After experiencing traumatic line of duty deaths during his Police career, Rob and his wife Kristen knew that something had to be done to help the spouses and families left behind. They started a non-profit organization Blue Wives Matter that helps officers with PTSD, anxiety and depression, and addiction. They also provide support to families immediately after the deaths of their loved ones both emotional and otherwise. Rob talks about the different types of addictions he sees in the field, working with police officers with PTSD and the importance of agencies setting up mental health programs within their department.

If you'd like to talk with Rob further on how you can help the cause you can contact him directly via email or phone:

[email protected] | 714-768-1219 | [email protected]

Head to the Blue Wives Matter site for more information: bluewivesmatter.net

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On today's episode, Dennis talks with Braintree Police Officer and K-9 Handler, Billy Cushing. Billy started his law enforcement career in corrections back in 2000-2005 and has now been with the Braintree Police Department for over 15 years. In 2010, Billy was selected into the Braintree K-9 unit, and since has been in 3 officer involved shootings. His most recent OIS was in June of 2021 where he was shot 5 times and unfortunately lost his dog Kitt in the fight. Billy tells his story of what happened that day and how it has changed his outlook on life forever, also the process of returning to work after surviving an OIS and how to take care of your mental health.

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On today's episode, Dennis speaks with Retired Navy SEAL Veteran and American hero, Jason Redman. During Jason's 21-year Navy career, he spent 11 years as an enlisted SEAL and 10 years as a SEAL officer leading teams in combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. He has vast experience and expertise as speaker, coach, author and trainer, helping individuals, teams and organizations of all types and sizes to define and implement lasting change, even in the wake or face of failure, crisis and adversity. He’s lived through it all at the highest level in his Navy SEAL career: From failures as a young leader that resulted in him almost being kicked out of the SEAL teams, to redemption and leading teams in intense combat operations in Iraq, to being shot eight times, including a round to the face, and nearly dying during an enemy ambush, Jason has lived the OVERCOME Mindset he now teaches others.

Jason talks about creating an OVERCOME Mindset, setting examples to be a better parent and partner, overcoming the "3 Life Ambushes", embracing failure  and how it is NEVER too late to lead.

Check out Jason Redman's books here: https://www.amazon.com/Jason-Redman/e/B00EQQTF8C%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

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On today's episode, Dennis speaks with U.S. Army combat veteran, Kurt Power. Kurt is an Army, Iraq and combat war veteran, a sergeant and a Purple Heart recipient who survived a sniper’s bullet to the chest. Kurt talks about the importance of showing real support to your brothers and sisters, that it is okay to seek help when you need it, what true leadership looks like, and why you should never back down just when the going gets tough.

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On today's episode, Dennis speaks with retired LAPD Police Sergeant, Marlon Marrache. Marlon is a 24-year veteran with over 12 years of Police Misconduct Investigation, adjudication, and examination experience. During his 15 years as a Sergeant, he successfully completed an assignment in Internal Affairs as an Associate Advocate conducting Board of Rights Hearings, and to Officer Representation Section defending police officers. Marlon discusses the importance of fairness with internal affairs, mediation programs vs IA Investigations, handling complaints and what you need to know if you're targeted for an investigation.

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On today's episode, Dennis speaks with SCT Constitutional Policing and Case Law Instructor Zach Miller to discuss Case Law to explain how the law works and how to apply these skills in the field. Specifically in this episode Dennis and Zach touch on home entry to arrest, warrant to arrest and constitutional law vs statutory law.

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On today's episode, Dennis sits down with Retired Santa Monica Officer Cristina Coria. Cristina was born and raised in Santa Monica, California, and grew up in a family of police officers who worked for the Santa Monica Police Department. Coria has been a police officer for almost 14 years. During this time, she has gone through two life-threatening experiences. First, she was nearly crushed to death when she was pinned up against her police car by another vehicle driven by an intoxicated driver. Second, she sustained an almost career-ending injury to her left arm after being shot by a murder suspect during a hostage standoff which occurred on the Santa Monica Pier on July 4, 2000. She sustained severe bone and nerve damage and was initially advised by doctors that she might lose her arm. After extensive reconstructive surgery she was told by doctors that she would never be able to have full use of her arm again nor return back to work. Through dedication, determination, faith and perseverance, she beat the odds and regained use of her arm. In 2000, Cristina was a contestant on the 13th season of Survivor: Cook Island and in 2001, she returned back to work full duty patrolling the streets of Santa Monica. After such hardships, she manages to keep upbeat and continues to have a positive outlook on life. Cristina talks about overcoming adversity, keeping a positive mindset when times are tough and how everything happens for a reason.

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On today's episode Tom Rizzo, SCT leadership instructor, shares a lesson about overcoming adversity. Tom talks about his personal experience, focusing on the positive when things don't work in your favor and how we are in charge of writing our own story and ending.

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On today's episode, Dennis sits down with SCT Instructor, Tommy Brooks who teaches "The Gun Game" and "The Gang Game". Tommy talks about the details of his classes "The Gun Game" and "The Gang Game" and how it is important to use your discretion while applying these tools from training classes in the real world. Tommy also touches on being aware your true self and how to apply different traits and habits from other pro-active officers to become better at your craft.

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